There are six members in a family. Amar is the husband of Bela. Chirag is the son of Amar and Bela, and Dimple is their only daughter. Esha is the wife of Chirag, and Farhan is the son of Chirag and Esha. How is Dimple related to Farhan?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Paternal aunt
The sister of one’s father is one’s paternal aunt.
Chirag and Dimple are both children of Amar and Bela, so Dimple is Chirag’s sister
Farhan is the son of Chirag
Dimple is the sister of Farhan’s father: she is Farhan’s paternal aunt
Why the other options are incorrect
Option (1) Mother — Incorrect. Farhan’s mother is Esha, Chirag’s wife.
Option (2) Maternal aunt — Incorrect. A maternal aunt is the mother’s sister; Dimple is the sister of Farhan’s father.
Option (4) Sister — Incorrect. Dimple is Chirag’s sister, one generation above Farhan.